Category: Active Rock

Tom Waits, Springsteen Join Massive Album Honoring Shane MacGowan

A major new tribute album celebrating the songwriting legacy of Shane MacGowan is bringing together an unusually wide circle of musicians, actors, and cultural figures to reinterpret the work of the late Pogues frontman. The project, titled 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan, will arrive on November 13 through Rubyworks. More than two […]

Jack Osbourne Welcomes Baby Girl Named in Tribute to His Father Ozzy

Jack Osbourne’s family has grown once again, and the newest member carries a name that connects generations of rock history. Osbourne and his wife, Aree Gearhart, recently welcomed a baby girl named Ozzy Matilda Osbourne. The child arrived on March 5 and marks the couple’s second daughter together. The name carries deep personal meaning for […]

Metallica Responds to Fan Frustration Over Las Vegas Sphere Ticket Sales

Metallica has responded to growing fan frustration over the ticketing process for its upcoming residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, acknowledging that buying seats for the highly anticipated shows was far from easy. The legendary heavy metal band is preparing for a major run titled Life Burns Faster, a multi-month residency at the Sphere that […]

Gorillaz Bridge Past and Present in First Saturday Night Live Performance

After more than two decades as one of music’s most imaginative projects, Gorillaz finally stepped onto the Saturday Night Live stage for the first time, delivering a performance that connected the group’s past and present. Appearing as the musical guest on the March 7 episode hosted by Ryan Gosling, the band showcased two tracks that […]

Jack White Turns the Page With Collection of Lyrics and Personal Writings

For decades, Jack White has been celebrated for his guitar riffs, restless creativity, and unmistakable stage presence. Now the musician is turning attention to another part of his craft that often lives in the shadow of the music itself: the words. A new book titled Jack White: Collected Lyrics & Selected Writing Volume 1 gathers […]

Billy Corgan Says Rock Music Was “Purposely Dialed Down” in the Late 1990s

Billy Corgan has never been shy about sharing his views on the music industry, and his latest comments are stirring fresh conversation about the trajectory of rock music. Speaking on a recent episode of his podcast The Magnificent Others, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman reflected on how dramatically the cultural presence of rock changed toward the […]

Outside Lands 2026 Reveals Star Packed Roster for Golden Gate Park Return

The Outside Lands Music Festival is preparing for another massive summer gathering in San Francisco, revealing a lineup that blends pop, rock, hip hop, and electronic music for its 2026 edition. The three day event will return to Golden Gate Park from August 7 through August 9. Organizers have tapped pop innovator Charli XCX, Australian […]

Metallica Expands Las Vegas Residency With Six New Sphere Shows

Metallica is amplifying its presence in Las Vegas next October with an expanded residency at the Sphere, adding six new shows to the previously announced slate due to overwhelming fan demand. The residency, known as “Life Burns Faster,” was unveiled late last month as a series of eight performances throughout October 2026 at the innovative […]

Radiohead Slams ICE Over Unauthorized Use of Let Down in Government Video

British rock icons Radiohead have publicly rebuked the United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency after a version of their song Let Down appeared in a government video on social media. The clip, posted in February by ICE and amplified by Department of Homeland Security and White House accounts, used a choral rendition of the […]

Film Score Controversy Puts Spotlight on Artist Consent

A documentary focused on Melania Trump is making headlines for more than its subject matter. The film’s soundtrack has sparked controversy after it emerged that music by Jonny Greenwood was included without his approval. Greenwood, widely respected for both his role in Radiohead and his award-winning film scores, reportedly objected to the use of his […]